ActiveSky P3D Released!December 1, 2020
ActiveSky P3D is the latest weather engine from HiFi Simulation Technologies, providing dual P3D v5/v4 integration with advanced Enhanced Atmospherics (trueSKY) features!
Advanced EA features include cloud scene smoothing via EA smooth theme reloads, visibility and volumetric fog smoothing, EA-tuned depiction and transition handling for the best balance of accuracy and smoothness, ASP3D-controlled EA volumetric cloud configuration (optional), and dynamic EA cloud movement control for the best EA experience possible.
While EA mode has received a lot of attention, non-EA mode is also fully supported and expanded with many improvements in general weather synthesis and depiction based on feedback over the past years. ASCA continues to be fully supported (with ASCA SP3) for fully dynamic non-EA cloud and sky graphics content integration.
P3D add-on folder specification compliance has also been added to ASP3D, keeping all items out of the P3D folders to aid in a clean installation and upgrade process. Other technology improvements include internal direct networking communications, no longer requiring SimConnect networked configuration for running different components on different machines over a network, and a new universal XGauge design that works for all aircraft without needing specific panel installation.
Many additional improvements and features are included in ASP3D, taking the P3D weather simulation experience further than ever before. But the work is not done! Continuous improvements focusing on EA, visuals, and realism are planned to coincide with new P3D versions expected by the Prepar3D Development Team. As always, this new version represents a huge step forward, but is only part of our never-ending efforts to constantly improve weather for desktop flight simulation.
ASP3D went into OPEN BETA testing in May 2020, available to previous licensed ASP4 customers. ASP3D OPEN BETA signups were originally intended to end by July but were extended to October 10th 2020. All those who signed up in the OPEN BETA by creating an ASP3D user account during the OPEN BETA signup period were provided a complementary free upgrade to the official released version. Those OPEN BETA ASP3D accounts will remain in full effect indefinitely, automatically converted to official ASP3D customer user accounts.
Previous ASP4 customers who did not participate in the OPEN BETA, and previous AS16 (FSX or P3D) users are eligible for a discounted upgrade price of over 35% off the regular standard price.
To learn more about ASP3D or to download now, visit the ASP3D product page
https://hifisimtech.com/asp3d/Highlights New P3D v5.1 HF1+ Enhanced EA integration system design for improved synthesis, depiction, interpolation, flight plan awareness, grid effect reduction, cloud scene smoothing, visibility smoothing, visibility accuracy improvements and more
New P3D add-on folder specification/design, with everything installed outside of the P3D folders Includes ASCA support (with SP3 Update)
New networking design eliminating the need for SimConnect configuration in networked environments Just install ASP3D, install the included Connector on the server machine, configure your shared paths, and go!
New XGauge universal design that works for any aircraft without needing to install into panels New reworked airborne radar mode visualization with radial signal processing + multiple radar usage capability (you can now use multiple AS Radar API add-on radar displays together along with XGauge airborne radar mode all at the same time)
Wind smoothing redesigned for higher frequency force actuation and organic feel
Features New Prepar3D v5 integration with all the standard functionality youd expect from the ActiveSky weather engine
Works with both P3Dv5 and P3Dv4 (includes P3Dv5.1 HF1+ support)
Works in both standard mode and new Enhanced Atmospherics mode with P3Dv5 See below for EA limitations
New P3D add-on specification design with all items installed outside of the P3D folders
New Universal XGauge design that works for all aircraft at any time without requiring panel additions
New networking design that eliminates the need for SimConnect configuration or use between clients and server Just install ASP3D on the client, the included AS P3D Connector Installer on the server, make sure your networked shares are configured, and go
New EA-mode 5.1+HF1 integration with new interpolation, depiction, synthesis and parameter control for a more accurate experience
New EA-mode volumetric cloud configuration control for better EA cloud visuals
New EA-mode grid reduction adjustments including altered synthesis/logic to prevent or eliminate grid effect potential
New EA-mode apparent visibility increase for more expected visibility depiction
New EA-Mode cloud scene smoothing via EA smooth theme reloads
New EA-Mode visibility and volumetric fog smoothing
Includes ASCA integration for cloud and sky graphics enhancements with dynamic cloud and sky texture variation, now working fully outside the P3D folder using the new add-on specification design ASCA works in default depiction mode and does not work with the Enhanced Atmospherics mode in P3Dv5
Major enhancements to the data network, weather synthesis, interpolation, and other core weather simulation and depiction technologies now with much increased performance, stability and availability
Includes the most advanced version of our award-winning core weather engine and weather data services, being refined now for over 20 years